Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

H.B. Fuller

Category Lead managing logistics sourcing activities across North America at H.B. Fuller.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeVadnais Heights • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

sourcingprocurementcategory managementRFQRFPbid analysisnegotiationdata analysiscost optimizationperformance management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationindependenceprioritizationstakeholder engagementissue resolutioncommercial acumencontinuous improvement

Tools & Technologies

ERP systemsprocurement toolsdata management toolssourcing toolsanalytics softwarereporting toolssupply chain management softwarecollaboration platformsbid management softwaremarket analysis tools

Industry Keywords

supply chainlogisticscategory strategysupplier engagementcost driversrisk managementmarket trendsservice levelscommercial activitiesbusiness priorities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution category management and sourcing activities for assigned Logistics categories
Execute end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQ/RFP management, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations
Manage and develop supplier relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for performance management, issue resolution, and ongoing commercial activities
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) to align category strategy, ensure supply continuity, and support business priorities
Proactively identify risks, supply constraints, and cost drivers within the category, driving resolution and mitigation with limited escalation
Make data-driven commercial recommendations and decisions within defined scope, applying category, market, and business context to sourcing and supplier actions
Analyze spend, pricing, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve service levels, and reduce risk
Ensure accuracy and integrity of category and sourcing data, supporting reliable inputs for decision-making and reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of category management practices, sourcing processes, tools, and workflows to improve effectiveness and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
1–4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function
Experience supporting and executing RFQ/RFP processes, including supplier engagement, analysis, and recommendation development
Demonstrated ability to own and execute sourcing, procurement, or category workstreams end-to-end
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, or similar enterprise systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits
incentive and recognition programs
health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
paid time off
paid holidays